GRE Word List

PHYSIOGNOMY

the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance

The meaning of the word physiognomy is the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance.

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perpetualcontinuing forever : everlasting
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brawnthe flesh of a boar
predisposeto dispose in advance
precipitateto throw violently : hurl
bemoanto express deep grief or distress over
gruntto utter a grunt
patriciana member of one of the original citizen families of ancient Rome
exacerbateto make more violent, bitter, or severe
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